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Crowdin vs Supertext
Both are for translation. Crowdin has a stronger GDPR profile, a published monthly price and a provider in the EU.
CrowdinCrowdin OÜ (Estonia, Europe)GDPR: Strongfree plan · free trial
Stronger on 3 by 3 points with a clear margin
SupertextSupertext AG (Zürich, CH)GDPR: LimitedFree · free trial
Stronger on 0 by 3 points with a clear margin
The key differences
- Crowdin has the stronger GDPR profile: strong, against limited for Supertext.
- Crowdin lists a published monthly price ($50); with Supertext the price is free.
- Crowdin is based in the EU, Supertext outside the EU.
| Criterion | Crowdin | Supertext |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data. For a professional tool: whether the data is stored in the EU, whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee, and whether the provider is based in the Netherlands or the EU. For a general model: EU hosting, no training on your data and self-hosting. From Strong to Unknown; Caution only for a model with a documented problem. How we measure | Strong | Limited |
| Price | free plan | Free free |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Origin | EU | Outside EU |
| Runs on | ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini | Not public |
| Tasks | AI translation tool | AI translation tool |
Choose Crowdin if…
- GDPR and confidentiality weigh heavily
- you want to know the cost up front
- you want a provider in the EU
- what you're looking for: automatic sync with Git repositories
Choose Supertext if…
- you are looking for: AI translation in 28 languages, including Dutch
- if you're looking for: translating editable files
- if you're looking for: verification by professional translators
Features of Crowdin
- Automatic sync with Git repositories
- AI translation and proofreading, also with your own API key
- Translation memory and word lists
- Online editor with real-time suggestions
- In-context preview of the translated UI
- Crowdsourcing with your own community
- Workflows with translation agencies via API
- OTA updates and open API
Features of Supertext
- AI translation in 28 languages, including Dutch
- Translating editable files
- Verification by professional translators
- Glossaries and Microsoft Office add-ins
- Translation API and Translation MCP
- Style guides and own AI models (Enterprise)
- Hosting as SaaS, private cloud or on-prem
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: Crowdin or Supertext?
- Crowdin has a stronger GDPR profile, a published monthly price and a provider in the EU. What matters more to you decides the choice; the table sets everything side by side.
- Which is cheaper: Crowdin or Supertext?
- Crowdin: free plan; Pro $50 per user/month, Team $150 per user/month, Team+ $450 per user/month; 14-day trial on the Team plan (Enterprise 30 days). Supertext: Free at no cost; Essential CHF 9.90/month; Advanced CHF 24.90/month (17% annual discount); Enterprise on request.
- Which is safer for your data: Crowdin or Supertext?
- Crowdin has the stronger GDPR profile (Strong vs Limited). The profile summarises what the provider publishes; always sign a data processing agreement. See the GDPR check for translation & localisation.
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